Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

When you decide to take a month off of tracking and losing weight, you are bound to have a hard time getting back into it. And boy, I have had such a hard time getting back into tracking every day and really being cautious of what I am putting in my mouth.

I mentioned a few posts ago that Weight Watchers unveiled their new program, Beyond the Scale and the new SmartPoints. There were issues with the site while things were worked out, so it made sense to take a break. It took a few weeks to get everything worked out, and there are still things that aren’t 100%. But even though there have been a few issues, I know that Weight Watchers works, and works well.

Getting back into the program has taken me a bit of time to get back into it, but it’s 2016…so there are no more excuses! One thing that I have done consistently is cook foods. And I’m trying to create healthy food for this blog, so in a weird way, this blog has helped me stay on track without tracking. Crazy, right?

I think I crave Mexican food and Chinese food the most. And surprisingly, both can be made from a healthy aspect and you can still enjoy the foods you love, even if you are dieting. What I love about this chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe is that it’s easy to make (it’s a strong theme with any recipe on this blog), and it tastes great.

Part of the reason this recipe tastes so great is because you make the sauce ahead of time, and set it aside. It helps it thicken a bit on it’s own before you add it to the chicken and broccoli. If you have ever wondered about the health benefits of broccoli, please check out this article. It’s got so much interesting info, you need to check it out.

To make this meal, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, brown sugar and chili sauce and set this aside.

To make this chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe:

To cook the chicken:

Lightly spray a non-stick large wok with olive oil spray. Add the frozen chicken breasts and cook on medium-high heat until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the wok and cube the chicken. Return to the pot.

To cook the rest of the meal:

Heat sesame oil with the cooked chicken. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook about 1 minute. Add broccoli and toss to coat. Add in the chicken broth, cover and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved sauce to combine all together.